xt73r20rts7j https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt73r20rts7j/data/mets.xml Lexington, KY Pride Community Services Organization 200205 This collection contains newsletters produced by the Lexington, Kentucky based Pride Community Services Organization. Included are publications from the organization through multiple name changes, such as LinQ magazine (July 2013-2016); the GLSO (Gay and Lesbian Services Organization) News (August 1986-June 2013); the GSO (Gay Services Organization) newsletter (1979-July 1986). Accession number 2016ms055. newsletters English Pride Community Services Organization Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Pride Community Services Organization publications LGBTQ community--Kentucky LGBTQ culture LGBTQ newspapers Gay men Lesbians Bisexual people Transgender people Sexual minorities Gender identity Drag culture GLSO News, May 2002 text GLSO News, May 2002 2002 2019 true xt73r20rts7j section xt73r20rts7j GAYand , , i ' y we Te 5. .S 9 ME We SERVICE 1 WWW“? Kmm‘ May 2002 ‘ A publication oFthe Lexington Gay and Lesbian Service OrganiZation Volume 17 Number 5 Carnegie Songwriter SisterSound Series Girls Night Out Jamie Anderson On Saturday, May 19, at 8 pm, "...She sings, she bellydances, she SisterSound will present its spring concert. twiris a mean baton and she's written 3 “Girls Night Out." TiCketS are available at menstruation song with a tango beat — who the Singletary Center (3594574929) or needs cable? Ms. Anderson puts on a fine from ChOt‘US members. Prices: $12 regular, show." ~Lisa Koch (Dos Fallopia) $8 students and seniors, $5 children. The Carnegie Songwriter Series is This Will be a fun concert With selec- Very proud to present a mainstay of the tiOhS from some Of our favorite female women's music scene, Jamie Anderson, in musicians including some memorable concert on Wednesday, May 1st, at 7:30 songs by “gift groups." There Wt” be pm at the Carnegie Center, 251 w. 2nd St. songs from the last five decades, . Five dollars suggested donation. Sincerely by the McGuire Sisters repre- Touring nationally since 1987, Jamie senting the 50’s and songs by Sarah is known for her soIid songwriting and McLachlan and the Dixie ChiCkS from the engaging stage presence. With a voice as current era. £3 smooth as Shawn Coivin and a sense of There Will be a number Of selections humor as wacky as Suzanne Westenhofer, from Musicals - West Side Story and Jamie has entertained in hundreds of cof- Grease. HOHY Near’s A Perfect Night, . fehouses, concert halls and festivals all and Chris Williamson’s Sister Wt" repre- . over the country. She's performed on the sent lesbian songwriters. Also, look for us mainstage of the National Women's Music singing at a Legends game in August and ' Festival, gay pn'de events, the Kerrville check OUt our web site at Folk Festival and for Olivia Tours. Her geocities.com/sistersound/index.htm songs have been featured on the Dr. emento ra ' a i An C n D d'0 J m e (1:33; d 0‘: p23; Sponsor of the Month . Real Estate Service With ‘1 ": ROFESSIONALISM _ SEE PAGE 2 & 3 _ Em May 4 Bluegrass Fairness is melon DERBY PARTY-Windy Knoll is; ”mm" _ ENTHUSIASM May 6 & 7 ACTOUT AUDITIONS Scott Ackerman Pride Center 7 Pm Mobile: 859-338-8483 May 18 Another Note Concert vo'ce Me": 859'294'2055 . . Office. 859-269-7331 8 Pm W°°dtand Chr'St'an E-Mail: SAcker4224@aol.com See ad on page 5 continued from page 1 1."? ,',—‘ GAY and '1:- LESBIAN Show, Car Talk and stations all over the world. Her seventh and most recent CD, Listen, has just been ‘55:“: m released and will be available at the show. M .. TION Appearing with her will be Knoxville singer- WW' Km“, songwriter, Karen Reynolds. As usual, open mic will be held immediately following the show. Sign-up TGLSO NEWS begins at 7 pm. For more information contact be 859.608.5393 or Check out Wishing Chair's web site CC Volume 17 Issue 5 at www.terrakin.com. Eli/i] r published monthly by 34th Note C‘ The Lexington Gay 5: Lesbian Another Note presents their Fifth Anniversary St' Service Organization Concert on May 18 at 8 pm at the Woodland Mi 389 Waller Ave. Christian Church , 530 E. High Street across from ab Woodland Park. This is a fund raiser for Moveable rei Editors Feast and they are asking for $8 donations at the Br Mary Crone John Ridener door. This talented men’s ensemble will be singing of songs from their past performances. A real treat not Ch Board Members to be missed- Terry Mullins, President Jerry Neff, Vice President Bluegrass fairness Derby Darty L, Mary Crone, Editor N: John Ridener, Secretary Forget Millionaire’s Row...get ready for Thrill and he Thomas Collins Air (ok...it IS cheesy) at the beautiful Windy Knoll M: Kelly O’Ferrell ‘ Farm just outside Lexington. What better place to cel- ini Cary SUddUth ebrate Derby than on a central Kentucky horse farm? frc Tom Collins Bluegrass Fairness invites everyone to the first tw Bill Chandler Fairness Derby Party on Saturday, May 4, from 12:30 Dan Rogers pm-6 pm. Windy Knoll Farm is located at 3263 N. Lee Noble Cleveland Road, site of the annual GLSO Pride Picnics. GLSO Annual Dues & Derby Day has become a major event in our com- E Newsletter. munities, and Fairness is seeking to continue this fine e' In dividu al _ $15 tradition. There is no admission charge but please Ni _ come and "bet" on your favorite horse at our donation Couple ' $25 jars. Your donations go to help Bluegrass Fairness pl: and are tax deductible. '0 Opinions expressed in the GLSO News Alcohol will be allowed, bring your own and er are those of the authors and don't nec— please drink responsibly. We want to be invited back Siifiiysrfgfiiigntshgi nggjmgl-asnod to picnic again! Beverages will be sold at the event, 2: staff reserves the right to edit submis_ and please bring your own traditional Derby foods to th sions and advertisements as well as munch on. There will also be a shuttle provided to the ”9*“ ‘0 reject submissmns or help with toting folks' chairs/coolers, etc. from the advemsements' parking area to the picnic field. See You There! '13: Ol GLSO Page 2 CZ ' Why we n May Benefit for Liogflprgghe churclrlt is lollateld atfu 1:132 ._ ig an venue in oursvr e. or er ll Moveable F eaSt information call (502) 587-6225 or go to p AS the weather gets hotter, 30 do the www.mcclouisville.com. For those closer to :t benefit shows at CFOSSihQSi Tiffany & Cincinnati, Rev. Bonnie Daniel pastors New e Company invites everyone to come out and Spirit MCC, 5501 Hamilton Avenue, support our next performance benefiting Cincinnati. phone: (513) 681-9090. Mcc Moveable Feast, Wednesday, May 15th- Elizabethtown is pastored by Rev. Cathy Cover is $500 with the show beginning Porter. For more information, call (270) promptly at 10:00 pm. Our entertainers for 737.4404. 'y the evening are: Tiffany Andrews, Rayna Id Starr, Miss Sheena, Val Ee. Sharidand and P-FL AG in Berea escha. Also, after many years of T 30_35 b f P FLA . rn absence, we are so proud to announce the he mem ers o _ G In Ie return of our very special guest Miss Stacey Berea have been meeting the first Monday Ie Bryant! Please come and join us for a night Of the month at 7 pm In the public Library . for about a year. Both the local newspaper ig of wonderful performances for a fantastic and the Berea College Campus News have m charity! run ads announcing their meeting. The AC t out GLSO will be providing speakers in the next month for a question and answer session. , L Aciom Theater 9m" has.°hose" The Call Ed McCurley at 859-582-0933 for addi- aramie Proiect as its production for Pride tional information Month 2002. Auditions for the play will be ' ., 1d held at the Pride Center, 389 Waller Ave., ‘- oll May 6th and 7th at 7 pm. There are 11 roles Central Ken tUCky Peace al- including male and females ranging in age and Justice n? from 22-60. Performances will be the last The GLSO is pleased to announce that "St tWO weekends in June. we will be sending a delegate to the Central 30 Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice N- MCC - Mission Fulfilled meetings every month. The CKCPJ is an :le Over the last 9 years, MCC has provid- ?:S°°':t'|°n (:f Slaw groups Wh'cz agdrfss n— ed Lexington with strong affirmation of , e w oSe a "c 0 peace an t 1:3 '3: ne God’s grace and unconditional love for '37,”?3' gme groutps art; assocra e “r se each of us. And through the years, Faith geigious enomrtna ion-o ”53:3 tshecf‘ if on MCC has sought to maintain a worship 'ojmelcorftcenlraeondpeace w' 'Pt ‘3th " 33 place where God’s people could gather in V' ua, , amiy, an _ communi y-o ers love, grace and understanding. MCC has emphasrze issues of international peace. d encouraged us and challenged us. All of the members believe that peace and :k On April 21, the church held its closing JtUStlci: can best be advanced by working nt service. Mission _fullfilled. In the future, the oge er. to community's MCC needs will be met by to three MCC/s in the area. he In Louisville, Rev. Dee Dale is the Pastor of this church that was chartered in 1985. The church holds worship services on Sunday at 11:00 am and Wednesday at —- ——-————"—————-W Trans Resources Adult Education Lexington Dress/Gender Adult Education classes are now being Association offered at Shiloh Baptist Church, 237 E. 5th Lexington Dress/Gender Association .St‘ Prepare for your G ED at your own pace In an accepting enVIronment. Call John at meets the second Monday and fourth 425 1151 a‘l t Sunday or each month in a private resi- URS-ALOCOZ 0: f e-m I . f a dence in Lexington. E-mail t'on @ao .com or more In orma- LEXDGA@aol.com or call (859) 488-8888 I ' for more '"format'on Obsessive-Compulsive Cleaners FTM & Intersex L istserv Spring Pride Center Cleaning A new listserv for FTM transsexuals and The Pride Centrer needs YOU! We are male identified intersexuals living or work- 5 . Havmg al . ing in KY who have made or started to prlng ousec eanlng, _ make an official change in gender statues. May 11’ 2002 from 11 am until 2 For more information e-mail pm. FTMInKYowner@yahoogroups.com. Rain date, May 25, same time. We need Kentucky BiWay dusters, windowwashers, vacuumers, There is a new bisexual support group batthootm :leaners, :nldtflooLshamptooA that meets in Lexington. Questions can be ersb us SrISWbUl-‘ltafl e Lt]: knorv w .'fc directed to Lovingheart, founder of Jo you .1 e es '. won a e olng I Kentucky BiWay at everyone pitches In. Lunch Prowded. KYBiWay@ureach.com. Check out the iLItEfSEbcome help ”$.sz NEED YOU! website at http/lwww.geocities.com/kybi- e '8 e you one CIVIC uty '3 year.. way. _ . § Healing Sea ' Myofascral Release . and Bodywork TIRFBEINQ‘CHNICEAINZ themaszsacfiwst’rhgsymp’mms ; - forlastingmeeffectwepamrzhef‘ SWWWWW «Mmmfigfiwflfiwfl’flm (859) 420-4‘MFR .*. (859) 263—3998 203 Woodland Ave. , Lexington (inside Hair Razors) *Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork *Licensed Massage Therapist *Member American Massage Therapy Association GLSO page 4 _ :3 Real Estate Service With 33 . PROFESSIONALISM at ' 'i ‘ . _, ' RESULTS ‘ fig . INTEGRITY ENTHUSIASM 3d When your needs turn to Real Estate, turn to Scott. Wheth you hvgyrhhm - . Ipianmhgamoveupthehelpofatramed h j *experiemediProfessimelicanmakealtitieif -- .differericei; lcani‘helpmake thegbuyirig/Selling)”1; ‘ {process-- ahuhahdemoyahleexpehence _ ,, Give me a call! Scott Ackerman Mobile: 859-338-8483 Voice Mail: 859-294—2055 Office: 859-269-7331 E-Mail: SAcker4224@aol.Com IE Serving Lexington and all of Central Kentucky Q much Call me with all your Real Estate Needs ‘fim — GLSO Page 5 PRIDE CENTER NEWS 389 Waller Ave. 859-253-3233 Mon-Sat 10 - 3 New Pride Center? exercises and share our work. No experi- Our three year lease for the pride ence necessary, regular attendance not Center space is almost half over, so it is required. 3"“9 a pen and some paper time to begin to look ahead and plan for the and lo'" ”5- future. We could use a bigger space with at _ _ least two large meeting rooms. Many of us Family MOVIES dream of owning our own building. Several agizlfierglghrggfigt office space 'fth'S dream Lesbian Movie Night On Friday, May ' _ , 10th at 7 pm we will be showing What’s wagging; ggrj‘nfi't‘t‘gfigzdedfl‘yec‘jbsg Cooking, a multi-family, multi—cultural look . . . . ' at Thanksgiving. We are introduced to a It: Zizggetzfisfifizzggfiig'dciaf’haes gilt: Jewish family with a lesbian daughter and ' h rt , H' ' f 'l 'th h”- Membership on this committee is open to all | aenrdgar‘ingehuzb 8:15: 32cc rig: 2:: e r Sign; and t“? permuted); itrti1VItelorganizationstgat Vietnamese family struggling with wan 0 tet' pa 0 e panning 0 sen a Americanized children, and an African reprifizncilhfnittee recently has posted a American Family where tensions arise b tw f l f th d h' security policy for the center. All individuals WEED 3:2; 1:26::::;d Sushi; 055$: 2:313)? :1? 323$: CW;9L:c;aLS; $12323”: and Juliana Margulies do a great job as . ' . the lesbian couple. The film also stars :lhealiaw; egzzugegsu?nadcgngofisstobgzipt: Mercedes Ruehl, Alfre Woodard and Joan ‘ h . develop a working relationship with the C en police department. You may see a police M . N' -“ b M car in the parking lot from time to time. This QtEnatstheglgtigeUtCthere 'lo'rllenrlngjijeawill S: :nlgjgzwnegjfglfllrdrfiguefi for them to keep Wonder Boy. An unfinished novel, a . ' . . stolen car, a murdered pet, an unstable plarlfnllrfgj arepggesrzsteggfltziltng lgartryOf m; student, a failing marriage and a pregnant ' lover are caryky@yahoo.com. among the crises piling up like a log-jam is . _ this often hilarious story of bright promise Discussmn Grout) gone awry. Grady Tripp (Michael Douglas) The GLSO Discussion Group continues is a college professor and award winning to be a popular opportunity to meet and talk novelist whose latest book is seven years with a variety of GLBT folks. Every comma" 0” page 7 Wednesday at 7 pm, you are invited to . _. , _ fl . , share good conversation and laughter. For ,j'g'5):};Se'fifl’1All‘ Articlesié'News, and information, contact Ginger during the day 5i:3‘537l5l‘é~'5TlDllfikfififldflécfiohs, to” at the Pride Center (859-253-3233). ‘ i ‘ ‘1; ‘1 ' ‘ “lemngtonglso@yahoe-com Writing Practice (wtth“newstetter” 3,5153 subject) On the second and fourth Saturdays of DEADLINES ‘ each month, Davina has organized a writing , ‘9 4-7 r ' “ f »' . practice group. In April that will be the 13th ‘_jA:fllcl§:'andAdsPa?e' .May1520 and the 27th. We experiment with writing “ ,S we nowi‘are‘commg' 3y GLSO Page 6 ri- ot , ay . a. were m ' _ _,3:‘;‘§,"’ -, _;-:- 3" ~ g; ‘2‘“: 2‘; = -. 2' eke” 2‘ .9.‘.‘,';':'«;j.‘:.,‘:-fii".:;:gig; .. ' .;._ _ ’gtr‘r-e'me,‘ e... '. _ 9 u 3:; "Ki .- 5,952" a ~ ’ =3: - / ew’hee m. , , "fi- , . 'id .' . ’ . ‘ _ .1 :. . ' “,1" my,” . 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' N Jubilee Fellowship of much of the Catholic community that there should be ministry to and for the gay Jubilee Fellowship is a Christ-centered and lesbian communities. charismatic church where people of all Dignity is active in our community in a genders, sexual orientation and color are variety of ways. We participate in the welcome. For us, charismatic means we AIDS ministry and Moveable Feast. believe in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit Additional information is available at 859- and our worship style is lively and upbeat. 268-1351. We believe that Jesus is alive and well and desires a daily personal relationship with each one of us. _ _ _ _ We would like to have you join us for wor- Unltarlan Unlversallst ship and study. Our church currently meets every Wednesday night at 7 Pm- For more People often ask “What do Unitarian information or directions please call Universa'ists believe?” and many of US Beverly or Corina at 264-7006 or e-mail US who are members of this Church still stum- . at cwbm121893@aol.com. We i°0k for- ble over our answer. That is partly because ward to hearing from YOU- we honor the right of each person to C . engage in a free and responsible search for L Integflty truth and meaning. That is one of our / . . seven basic principals. (It can be argued Integrity, an Episcopal support group that these principles are beliefs, more for LBGT people, meets at St. Michael’s about them in another article.) ‘ Episcopal Church on Bellefonte Dr. We There is no dogma or creed that you welcome everyone to join us on the second have to swear to believe in order to join our Sunday of each month at 4 pm. We have church. This means that members who I increased our membership and would love attend church together hold a variety of reli- to include other interested folks. Call gious beliefs. So it is possible for us to say Rev.David Boyd or Rev. Sandy Stone for what we personally believe, but somewhat info at 277-7511 or JBlntegrity@aol.com difficult to say what beliefs we hold in com- . . mon. We do covenant together, promise Dlgnlty to support each other and the church, chal- Dignity Lexington continues to meet at lenge each other to Spiritual 9"0Wth1 and the Pride Center on the first and third advance peace. justice. and liberal reli- Sundays of the month at? pm. On the first QiOUS expression. (there is more 0" that Sunday we will have a pot luck and fellow- list-for another time.) ship. On the third Sunday, we conduct a Our current minister is Reverend worship service followed by dinner at a Cynthia Cain. She isa Buddhist as well as local restaurant. There is a shared discus- a Unitarian Universalist. This does not sion of the scripture readings followed by a mean that her sermons are “about" Fellowship hour. Our doors are open to Buddhism, although some Of them may be. everyone. Come and join a great group. On May 5th, Rev. Cain’s sermon is entitled Dignity is not officially accepted by the “Be Free Where You Are" and will focus in hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, part 0" the poet Robert Burns. On May 12. but its membership does reflect the views ...Continued on page 10 GLSO Page 8 yam kWOW what they 50v 0 e o 66 at QPth Skewef5 [131'ng lay la 99 '25 Way {glewers 59- . SATURDAY, MAY 4111.. I Q0525 For Kentucky 02%v 2002 ”:2 we’ll have the race on iota 5mm 67V use 111 V .‘i. ' .2: SUNDAY, MAY 12m . .. £5 [10:5 /W\\4W\5 FOY VOMV' wotkef i .. lore — is she a met/wiser oi: P'FLAG? i av you w , 22}? FRIDAY, MAY 24111 St SATURDAY, MAY 25m . . . [$th (Donates will ice at bike Bar For “‘2" . , Mammal 0.“, weekend 2:; ~ {:21 ' r . end ‘ "‘ b E I. 95;. itled . 15,3: 3 Bars . . . I Place 224 E. Main St - 255-1551 - Must be 21 years old with ID continued from pageB has been working hard as well on their she will be speaking on the concept of time. Entertainer of the Year shows, which each Services are at 10:45 every Sunday and person has agreed to sponsor. So far to everyone is welcome to attend. date, Janelle Claiborne, Nicole Diamond, If you are looking for something other Cavier Towers and Lady Marmalade have than a service, we also have committees all put on the very unique and exciting and discussion groups. The Social Action shows, raising a total of over $2700. Roundtable coordinates many projects that Imperial Prince Royale Orvis Kean also members are involve in: mentoring at risk sponsored a Variety Show nite which children, environmental work, food drives, raised $770. political protests, and more. Last year we In addition to these events, the Court sponsored a refugee family from Bosnia sponsored the 1st Hair Care, which was and helped them get settled in Lexington. held at Posh Salon, on Sunday, April 6, The Humanist Forum meets every 2002. Local Hairdressers from several month, the Womens Spirituality Group salons donated their time, and Toke, the meets twice a month, the UU Pagans meet owner of Posh graciously allowed the Court every Sunday after church. There is a the used of the salon from 1-4 pm. Almost Sunday afternoon group exploring A $2100 was raised for Moveable Feast, and Course in Miracles, Yoga practice several the Court would like to give a note of thanks times a week, and Inteniveave potlucks on to the stylists, Posh, Panera, and LM the second Sunday of the month. Check Communications for their help in this event. out our web Site at www.uucl.org. There is On April 23rd the 6th Annual Falsie a lot going on. Please call the office at 223- Awards was presented at the State Theater 1448, Mary Crone at 266-5904, or check for on Main St. these awards, sponsored by more information. the Royal Academy of Drag Arts and _____________.___ Sciences in conjunction with the Imperial The Imperial Court Of Kentucky Court of KY. This year’s Falsies was tribute , to Chelsea Pearl, with many of her out-of- The lmpenal Court of Kentucky has been town friends performing at the event. very busy in the past few months. in March, Don’t forget the Court has many upcom- eight members of our court including the ing shows and our Candidate shows for Reigning Emperor»Chris and EmpreSS Emperor and Empress was held in April. Natalie and former Emperor 19 EV attend- Also, anyone who may be interested in run- ed the Night Of a Thousand Gowns ning for a seat on our Board may pick up Coronation for the imperial Court of New applications after May 1_ York. The female line of Empress Natalie , .IEXWWITHWMR Whammum warmer-(minnow GLSO page 10 eir lCh ,3? GLSO News Sponsors 2002 Ne $09 Richardson Vision Center...................................278-4201 lso 1757 Alexandria Dr., Gardenside Ch Scott Ackerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(voice) 294-205 urt (mobile) 338-8483 ass For all your real estate needs rai SisterSound..............................243-0243 he Diverse music for all women , urt )st TheCreativeTeam ........................494-1832 nd Dan Rogers & Teresa Wagoner k IMS Imperial Court of Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252-3014 nt. A Charity Organization a: TheBarCompIex .........................255-1551 by 224 East Main Street .2: Unitarian Universalist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223—1448 ite Seeking a Diverse Congregation .. f. 0 Kentucky Fairness Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296-7812 m- www.bluegrassfairness.org f 3.7 Debra Hensley Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276-3244 in- 1513 Nicholasville Road ”p WindyKnoIlFarm .........................299-741o Riding Lessons, Trail Riding, Boarding Lexington Men's Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231-0090 Rehearsal every Sunday Prudential Securities, David Cupps . . . . . . . . . . .243-5033 Specializing in the investment needs of LGBT’s and their families PegasusTravel ...........................253-1644 Donating 1% of your ticket cost to GLSO — I GLSO page 11 Call number in M 2002 Directory for Location. ay Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday A 7 pm Discussion Group 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA Pride Center Open 10-3 Pride Center (Call for place) 12130-3 pm Fairness Derby 7 pm Jubilee Fellowship Party (See Article) Windy Knoll Farm 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA (Call for place) 7:30 pm Camegie Song Series Carnegie Center 5 6 7 8 9 1 O 1 1 10:45 am UU Church 7 pm GSA (Call for place) 7 pm ACT OUT Auditions 7 pm Discussion Group 7 pm Men's Night Out 7 pm Lesbian Movie Night Prided Center Open 10-3 5:30 pm Lex. Men's Chorus 7 pm ACT OUT Auditions Pride Center Pride Center “Wonder Boy“ “What’s Cooking" 10 am Lex. Men's Choms (Call for place) Pride Center 9 pm Rainbow Bowling 7 pm Jubilee Fellowship Pride Center Pride Center Executive Committee 6 pm SisterSound 7 pm P-FLAG Berea Southland Lanes (See article) 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA Pride Center (Call for place) Pubilc Library—Berea 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA (Call for place) 10 am Writing Workshop 7 pm Dignity - Pride Center 8 pm AA Step Study (Call for place) Pride Center . 7 pm C.O.L.T.s Pride Center (Call for place) 7 pm HUGS (See article) 1 2 1 3 14 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 10:45 am UU Church 7 pm Fairness Steering 7 pm GSA (Call for place) 7 pm Discussion Group 7 pm Pride Month Committee 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA Pride Center Open 10-12 4 pm IntegfitySt. Michael’s Committee-Pride Center 7 pm P-flag (Call for place) Pride Center Pride Center (Call for place) 1.3 pm Closed for Workshop " 5:30 meféifohfinghgfi‘gLs 7 pm LexDGA8 pm AA 7 pm “One World Film " 7 pm Jubilee Fellowship (Call for place) (Call for place) Peace of Mind (See article) 6 pm SisterSound 8 pm AA Step Study 9 pm Rainbow Bowling 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA \ (Call for place) (Call for place) Southland Lanes (Call for place) 6 pm lmgfigglcgfigr 10 pm Benefit for Moveable 7 pm HUGS (See article) Feas‘ (C'°ss'"95) 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 10:45 am UU Church 7 pm GLSO Board Meeting 7 pm GSA (Call for place) 7 pm Discussion Group 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA Pride Center Open 10-3 3 Pm C'flSSiC Movie ,. Pride Center 9 pm Rainbow Bowling Pride Center (Call for place) 10 am Writing Workshop Pfiz‘g 5,22%?!“ 8 pm AA Step Study Southland Lanes 7 pm Jubilee Fellowship Pride Center 5:30 pm Lex. Men's Chorus (Call for place) (See article) (Call for place) 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA 6 pm SisterSomd—Conoeit (Call for place) (Call for place) 7 pm Dignity - Pride Center 7 pm HUGS (See article) 26 27 28 , 29 _ _ 3O 31 , 10:45 am UU Church 7 pm GSA (Call for place) 9 pm Rainbow Bowling 7 pm Discusswn Group 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA 5:30 pm Lex. Men's Chorus 8 pm AA Step Study Southland Lanes Pride Center (Call for place) (Call for place) (Call for place) 7 pm Jubilee Fellowship 6 pm SisterSound (See article) (Call for place) 7 pm Gay/Lesbian AA 6 pm Imperial Court (Call for place) Pride Center . 7 pm HUGS (See article) 7 pm LexDGA ________________________________________ ________________——_________—__ GLSO Pare12 GLSO Page 13 Our Side of Town by TK & Me 3 months ago Jenny had an idea R1 What i Mi we need in the newslet- told the editor you b ‘1, ter is a good comic strip. volunteered to do a a “i ‘ ‘ comic strip g2 N , ' " I; " -T gal *‘r f ‘ n , g Mfli .. “ll stui ,' ’ ““2 » ' -- i ' ‘Y .71" ' ~ ‘ . _, 3% 7‘: 22:: S" - hirr ‘ ._..- g F .‘ .. ,, ‘ ' ‘ on Up Today the idea has Jenny of | Jenny, a Bobbi, wa have you got that you done anything funny Ma comic strip for the newslet- lately? upl ter done yet? The deadline is in 3 days. fi ‘ ‘2; Wl'l 3:: ' '5“ - a ”2.. ‘fi 4 E53: - {3 31a ’, > . , ». .,, £11" . Ir ._ ; if? i ‘ _ ,1 . 3' 1' xii ’7” .3; act " ’ ' " " '7 ' sio Dis po: ANOTHER NOTE C“ in . . ret Fifth Anniversary Concert the wa Saturday May 18 8 pm ‘ Ro . . Cr Woodland Christian Church w: 530 E. High Street ’-‘ to benefit I an ' , wi: . ftp pe '_ gri WW teas: wt ”“1”" fro $8 suggested donation at the door fel kir GLSO page 14 -' RBDiLSOOVCYiMQ OMY HEStOYfl gender questioning individuals will attend. , Family members of gender euphoric per- MaYtfl RDbLWSOW sons are encouraged to participate as well. b3 Thomas Collins We also'tyelcorrge suxfiortive friends and , communi mem ers o ave an in eres Marty Robinson, (19424993) was a US in issues arising due to gender presenta— gay actIVIst. The son of a doctor, Robinson tion identity and variance. studied biology at Brooklyn College for The groups meets on the second Monday three years, came out, and moved to and fourth Sunday of each month at 7 pm. GreenWIch Village, where he supported Call (859) 433-8388 or e-mail himself by working as a gamenter' , , LexDGA@aol.com for the location. Robinson was drawn into gay actiwsm Meetings are free and you may dress how- on the second night Of the. Stonewall ever you feel comfortable. The meetings Uprismg. He Jo'ned the Mattachine SOCIety are not a substitute for therapy; the groups Of New York and “mm" a matter Of weeks founders do not offer therapy or counsel- was heading the action committee ing. Mattachine had formed in response to the uprising. He first came to prominence LMC on Broadway when _he and J'm Owles walked 0‘” Of a If traveling to NYC to see the hit musical Gay Liberation Front meeting and founded “the Producers” is in your schedule or Gay Activists Alliance (GAA)on December budget for the summer, why not catch the 21' 1969' . _ Lexington Men's chorus during what they The most V'e'b'e leader 0f GAA’ he do best: entertaining. On June 8th at 8 pm directed a number of important protest at the Lexington Opera House, LMC will actions and appeared on national televi- “produce” their own version of the the pop- sion as a spokesperson for the movement. ular musical. The premise: two would-be Discouraged by the initial defeat of a pro- producers (Milton and Randy playing the posed gay rights ordinance in New York Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick char- City, he withdrew from active participation acters) are working on a scheme to stage 'n the movement '" the mid-1970's, bUt the “world’s gayest musical" to take on the returned a decade later to become one Of road to Provincetown and Fire Island for the few Gay Liberation era leaders who the summer season. As they begin tryouts was also prominent '” AIDS actIVIsm. in Lexington, you will hear many Broadway You can read more about Marty favorites as solos, duets, ensembles and Robinson in the book "The Gay full chorus. Crusaders" by Kay Tobin and Randy The show includes selections from Wicker. Mame, Sunset Boulevard, Evita, - Oklahoma, Les Miz, The Music Man, Rent, Lexmgton Dress _ Into the Woods, The Lion King and of aNd Gender Alliance course The Producers. Once you have LDGA is a new social support group for seen LMC’s version of Chicago’s “Cell anyone who transcends gender norms and Block Tango," you may never go back to wishes to socialize with other like-minded the original. people or discuss issues they face. The The Lexington Men’s Chorus Pride show group is open and supportive for anyone has been a traditional favorite for 10 years who dresses, acts, or thinks differently and this celebration of local “talent” is sure from the gender in which they were raised. to be a crowd pleaser. Tickets are $20l$15 The group founders hope that male and and are available from chorus members or female crossdressers, transvestites, drag by calling 269-9739 or order online at kings and queens, transgendered individu- www.lmclq.org. als, transsexuals, gender outlaws, and GLSO Page 15 . sodomy statutes prohibited anal sex for all Start KY ouee' “II‘OI‘H couples regardless of gender. In 1974 this Curt Eoflem K9 Univenily statute was revised to only penalize such its p b J fiJo actIVItIes by same-sex couple and was quee y _e "es . expanded to also cover other sexual acts gathi t E_KU has cgntnbfuted to loaal queelr :15; between same-sex couples including oral izing ory In a num er 0 ways. ueer a u n sex . . . ' su and facu'ty “a“? bee" hefY'Iy 'T‘V°"’edt '"I During this period, EKU criminal justice pfi :ueer :omfmunity orfhén'zm '" cg" ra students were regularly used to entrap gay by a en ”C y or over irty years. ougf men at several Lexington queer bars. new: Eurnhatm . WES ans early gesrdentt-o Often carrying a concealed recorder, the thel exrng on S ay erVIces rganiza '0" undercover students would seek to engage grou <, a , _ _ ' _ , ' versation. he men targeted by these that tion in continual operation In Kentucky.l . young and attractive male students often lic u f 'Dr. Sue Strong gas linstrumentat. I" were older and average in appearance. lf port orming. severa es '3" gay paren 'f‘g they responded to the undercover student's this groups m th‘? 1980? and later. Along with flirting and suggested that the two of them of st :lug‘ntiel'afunilgag'zont' giggigéesgggg' go home together, the student would then EKL n o r ac n s u _ , _ , _ , _ press the other man for what type of sexu- olle very active in CIVII rights orgarlc‘zmg through al acts they might perform. If a sexual act 2 gr groups sum as Fairness. arta was then offered, the student and ‘ ersl Miranda, an EKU professor, has ’--- ~ .- . . other police involved in the sting GUI served 'as Kentucky Fair